Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick
April 28
SPECIAL PRE-CONCERT 7pm
From Ecuador, Krizzth Qvinth included with admission
8:00 PM Guy & Billy
Asylum Hill Congregational Church
814 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105"Elegant." "Riveting." "Soulful." "Classic mastery." These are a few of the terms that have been used to describe the unique and stunning swing-jazz music of acoustic guitarist Guy Van Duser and clarinetist Billy Novick. Together as a duo for more than forty years, they have performed in concerts, clubs and festivals all over North America and Europe. You also may have heard them as frequent guests of the Prairie Home Companion show.
Their music is based around Guy's innovative finger-style guitar wizardry, and his uncanny ability to play bass lines, chords and melodies all at the same time. With his daring imagination, breathtaking technique, and his wonderful musicality, Guy has become an inspiration for guitarists all over the world. Novick's ever-inventive and soulful clarinet playing provides the ideal complement to Guy's guitar. Novick is able to both add a melodic and dynamic spark to Guy's guitar.
Their music deeply rooted in the rich legacy of the classic jazz age. How they swing! The two of them together can create a pulse as driving as any big band. They have a musical telepathy and understanding that has been honed by more than three decades of playing together.
2017-2018 Concert Season
![Duo Orfeo <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, September 23, 2017</font>](https://ctguitar.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/duo_orfeo_600_x_600-200x200.jpg?quality=100.3017120523450 "Duo Orfeo <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, September 23, 2017</font>")
Playing a rare and eclectic repertoire on both classical guitars, Jamie Balmer and Joseph Ricker as Duo Orfeo are emerging as one of the most distinctive voices in the classical music world. Duo Orfeo draws their repertoire [...]
![Glenn Roth <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, October 14, 2017</font>](https://ctguitar.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/roth_600_x_600-200x200.jpg?quality=100.3017120523450 "Glenn Roth <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, October 14, 2017</font>")
Norwalk native, Glenn is a sensational fingerstyle guitarist, his compositions suggest moods and narratives that compel the listener to fill in the details. Glenn Roth is not your typical commuter from Connecticut. Instead of a [...]
![Guitar Day! 2017 <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, October 14, 2017</font>](https://ctguitar.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/guitar_day_2017_600_x_600-200x200.jpg?quality=100.3017120523450 "Guitar Day! 2017 <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, October 14, 2017</font>")
An all-day guitar extravaganza featuring concerts and workshops by extraordinary guitarists: special instruction by outstanding artist Glenn Roth, fingerstyle guitarist and arranger, luthiers Paul Neri and Nathan [...]
![Xavier Jara - GFA Winner<br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, November 4, 2017</font>](https://ctguitar.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jara_600_x_600-200x200.jpg?quality=100.3017120523450 "Xavier Jara - GFA Winner<br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, November 4, 2017</font>")
Rising star Xavier Jara has won numerous awards including first place in the senior division of the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Competition, as well as in the youth division of the Indiana International Guitar [...]
![Randy Napoleon Trio <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, November 18, 2017</font>](https://ctguitar.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/napoleon_600_x_600-200x200.jpg?quality=100.3017120523450 "Randy Napoleon Trio <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, November 18, 2017</font>")
Fingerstyle jazz guitarist, has been described by George Benson as “sensational”. He has played on the Today and Tonight Shows, toured with Michael Bublé and Benny Green. Randy Napoleon is a guitarist, [...]
![Scott Sanchez <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Sunday, January 21, 2018</font>](https://ctguitar.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sanchez_600_x_600-200x200.jpg?quality=100.3017120523450 "Scott Sanchez <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Sunday, January 21, 2018</font>")
Opening the Windsor series is Colorado native Scott who is a Yale grad protégé of Ben Verdery. His playing is “very engaging, virtuosic and spirited” —David Leisner. Scott Sanchez's playing has [...]
![Francesco Barone <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Sunday, February 11, 2018</font>](https://ctguitar.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/barone_600_x_600-200x200.jpg?quality=100.3017120523450 "Francesco Barone <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Sunday, February 11, 2018</font>")
One of a new breed of classical guitarists from the Hartt School, “brings a strong sense of musical depth…and commentary concerning the music” —Richard Provost. Award winning guitarist Francesco Barone has[...]
Join us for Guitarrathon '18 a great, fun fundraiser! If you'd like to know how you can help, send and email. We're looking for 'Sponsors of the Hour', tech support and donations. Email: tim@timmaynard.com April 21, 2018 [...]
![Nick Cutroneo <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Sunday, March 4, 2018</font>](https://ctguitar.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cutroneo_600_x_600-200x200.jpg?quality=100.3017120523450 "Nick Cutroneo <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Sunday, March 4, 2018</font>")
Final concert of the Windsor series, Nick is another up and coming classical guitarist out of the Hartt school, "An Intelligent And Communicative Player With Technical Ease And Natural Musicality. A Real Delight To [...]
![Jose Gonzalez & Claudio Ragazzi Duo with Criollo Clasico <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, April 7, 2018</font>](https://ctguitar.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/criollo_600_x_600-200x200.jpg?quality=100.3017120523450 "Jose Gonzalez & Claudio Ragazzi Duo with Criollo Clasico <br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, April 7, 2018</font>")
The most eclectic Caribbean musical ensemble touring today; equally versatile in Latin, classical and jazz idioms. This musical family unit (father and sons) brings a unique and unmatched versatility and energy to any concert [...]
![Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick<br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, April 28, 2018 8pm</font>](https://ctguitar.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/guy_billy_600_x_600-200x200.jpg?quality=100.3017120523450 "Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick<br><font style="e;font-size: 0.65em"e;>Saturday, April 28, 2018 8pm</font>")
"Elegant." "Riveting." "Soulful." "Classic mastery." These are a few of the terms that have been used to describe the unique and stunning swing-jazz music of acoustic guitarist Guy Van Duser and clarinetist Billy Novick. [...]
